Telangana moves Supreme Court with plea to restrain Andhra Pradesh on PBLP
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Why in news
The Telangana government filed a writ petition in the Supreme Court seeking to restrain Andhra Pradesh from proceeding with the Polavaram-Banakacherla/Nallamalasagar Link Project (PBLP/PNLP).
Background
Telangana alleges that Andhra Pradesh's actions violate binding Tribunal Awards and the AP State Reorganisation Act. The petition claims Andhra Pradesh proceeded with project expansions without necessary approvals, including a pre-feasibility report submission to the Central Water Commission (CWC) despite CWC instructions against it.
Facts for Prelims
- FactPBLP/PNLP: Polavaram-Banakacherla/Nallamalasagar Link Project.
- PlacePolavaram: Project site located in the context of inter-state water sharing.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the role of the judiciary and statutory bodies in resolving inter-state water disputes and ensuring adherence to federal legislative frameworks.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Federal friction: Conflict between state-led infrastructure expansion and binding inter-state tribunal awards
- Regulatory oversight: Enforcement of Central Water Commission instructions against unilateral state-level project modifications
Keywords: Inter-state water disputes · Federalism · Tribunal Awards · Cooperative Federalism · Judicial Review
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